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Preview of Archie Meets Batman ’66 #2

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Archie and DC Comics’ crossover series Archie Meets Batman ’66 continues this week with the release of the second issue; take a look at a preview here… The historic crossover mini-series continues! Batman’s received a panicked call from Riverdale and he sends Robin and Batgirl with one caveat—they must disguise themselves as high school transfer students! […]

Aquaman movie gets a range of Pop! Vinyl figures from Funko

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Funko has unveiled a batch of promotional images for its upcoming tie-in products for the DC superhero blockbuster Aquaman which includes Pop! Vinyl figures for Arthur Curry as an Atlantean Guard, Aquaman in his classic costume, Mera, Orm, 3 variations of Black Manta, Mera in an elaborate gown, and a range of Mystery Minis and Pop! […]

Rumour: Lady Gaga turned down DC’s Birds of Prey role

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The Birds of Prey rumour mill has been running wild these past few weeks after Margot Robbie revealed that filming on the DC girl gang movie is expected to begin this coming January. We’ve had alleged plot details, casting shortlists, rumours on the villain, and now comes word from Twitter user @DanielRPK (who has provided […]

Aquaman and Mera featured in new image from the DC blockbuster

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A new image has arrived online from Warner Bros. upcoming DC solo movie Aquaman, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, which sees Mera (Amber Heard) and Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) looking very pleased with their mysterious discovery; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Why Aquaman doesn’t include any Justice League cameos SEE ALSO: Aquaman director explains Ocean Master’s […]

Rumour: Joker origin movie targeting an R-rating due to female nudity

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With the Joker movie moving full steam ahead towards a planned September production start date, a new rumour has surfaced via Geeks WorldWide which states that the film will be targeting an R-rating. Considering the project has been described as a gritty take on the Clown Prince of Crime’s origins, an R-rating certainly wouldn’t come […]

Kiana Madeira to play gender-swapped villain Spin in The Flash season 5

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The CW’s superhero show The Flash has added a new DC villain to its upcoming fifth season, with Deadline reporting that Kiana Madeira (Sacred Lies) is set to play a gender-swapped version of the character Spin. In DC Comics continuity, Spin is a man called Auerbach who possesses the ability to manipulate emotions. The Arrowverse […]

Batman tops both the bestselling comics and graphic novels of July 2018

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The Dark Knight reigned supreme in both Diamond Comic Distributors’ comic book and graphic novels sales charts for July 2018, with Batman #50 the bestselling issue of the month, and Batman Vol. 6: Bride or Burglar the bestselling trade paperback. However, DC Entertainment has to settle for second place overall in terms of publishers, with […]

The Academy’s ‘Achievement in Popular Film’ is a demeaning category

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Ricky Church on the new Oscar category ‘Achievement in Popular Film… The Academy Awards is the film industry’s most prestigious event of the year, celebrating outstanding achievements in a wide array of behind the scenes filmmaking from direction, acting to sound design and more. That’s how the ceremony is presented to audiences at least and […]